We are having an open casting call for extras! Look …]]> Caballero Casting – UTCP Open Extras Castcall Pontchartrain Center Kenner, LA WED Feb. 15 Noon-8p UTCP Open Extras Casting Call!

We are having an open casting call for extras! Look below

We will be having an OPEN CASTING CALL for people ages 18-60yrs old on Wednesday Feb 15 for the Untitled Tom Cruise Project that films in BATON ROUGE AND NEW ORLEANS.
Location: The Pontchartrain Center 4545 Williams Blvd. Kenner La 70065
Times: Between NOON – 8pm (drop in anytime between these times)

Come dressed in casual every day attire please. You may bring a headshot/resume if you want, but it is not required.

WE ARE ONLY HAVING THIS ONE OPEN CASTING CALL, SO TRY YOUR BEST TO MAKE IT!

If you cannot make the casting call please send a current photo/contact info to: utcpcasting@gmail.com . DO NOT SUBMIT IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON ATTENDING.

This casting call is for the sole purpose to cast background players.

Please NO phone calls.

http://www.caballerocasting.com

Between the Facebook page updates, your latest twitter movie review, updating that Linkedin page with the latest shoot on your resume, and of course popping into kickstarter or …]]> 3rd Thursdays

Between the Facebook page updates, your latest twitter movie review, updating that Linkedin page with the latest shoot on your resume, and of course popping into kickstarter or IndieGoGo to donate an Alexander Hamilton to a buddy’s crowd sourcing effort there seems to be no time left for face to face networking.  That’s why NOVAC is bringing back an oldie but a goodie: social networking…in-person.

On March 15th NOVAC will debut 3rd Thursdays, a monthly networking event designed to connect NOVAC friends and members to other local filmmakers, future collaborators, likeminded artists, potential mentors and maybe even your next gig.  Hosted by partner venue, 12 Bar, current NOVAC members will receive drink specials from 6pm-8pm.  So, update your status that you’re heading over to 12 Bar for some 3rd Thursday face-time.  Just be sure to check in.

EVENT DETAILS
WHEN: Every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6pm – 8pm beginning March 15th

WHERE: 12 Bar, 608 Fulton Street, New Orleans (map)

SPECIAL: $2 domestic, $3 rail drinks

For more information about 3rd Thursdays email ashley@novacvideo.org. 

ONE DAY LEFT TO REGISTER

for

Doing Your Doc

 With Doc Doctor Fernanda Rossi

ONE DAY LEFT TO REGISTER

for

Doing Your Doc

 With Doc Doctor Fernanda Rossi

 TOMORROW!!

WHEN: Friday, February 10th – Sunday, February 12th

(Full Schedule Below) 

WHERE: Second Line Stages, 800 Richard Street, New Orleans

 (Map)

COST: $110 for filmmakers, $60 for students

(small processing fee applies)

Does your doc have a trailer that is not bringing you money, or worse, no demo at all? Are you stuck with hours of footage and no idea where to start? Do you have a rough-cut that puts everybody to sleep? Have no fear, the doctor is in.  With 2 full days of documentary story structure lectures and an evening screening and Q&A complete with handouts, Doing Your Doc is not to be missed.

The workshop, sponsored by the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP), New Orleans Film Society (NOFS), Second Line Stages and NOVAC, will be led by Fernanda Rossi, an internationally renowned speaker and story consultant who has doctored over 300 films, including Academy Award© nominees, The Garden, by Scott Hamilton Kennedy and Recycled Life, by Leslie Iwerks including hundreds of trailers, many of which received funding from ITVS, NYSCA and NFB. Fernanda is also the author of the book, Trailer Mechanics.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE: STARTS TOMORROW!

DAY 1: Friday 10, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Orientation, Documentary Case Study and Screening, Q&A, Open to the Public

DAY 2: Saturday 11, 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Doctoring Your Doc: How to Structure Your Documentary, Lunch Presentation, Private Consultations with the Doc Doctor, Lunch Provided   

DAY 3, Sunday 12, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

Trailer Mechanics, Lunch Provided.

Whether you are just beginning, already have footage, or a rough cut and are seeking finishing funds, this workshop will get you what you need. Doing your Doc is designed especially for media makers in the diverse and local communities, preparing you to receive production funding and apply to national professional programs while developing your unique stories and views. 

For more information on Doing Your Doc, click here.

Los Angeles, CA.- February 8, 2012 – Louisiana native Darren Trentacosta announced today the opening …]]> Announcing “New Orleans Creative Management” Louisiana’s First Full Service Production Management Company Launches 

Los Angeles, CA.- February 8, 2012 – Louisiana native Darren Trentacosta announced today the opening of “New Orleans Creative Management” (NOCM), the first full service production management company in the New Orleans area.  NOCM is a one–stop shop for all production needs featuring local hires with expert experience.  Streamlining the staffing process for production companies, networks and studios, NOCM represents professional artists with credits in LA, NYC, and abroad in the areas of Hair & Make-up, Costume Design, Photography, Prop & Lighting Design and Publicity.

“Seeing the growth that Louisiana has experienced over the last 10 years, and sensing the need for a greater work-force, NOCM is a logical addition to the entertainment landscape”, says Darren Trentacosta   

Trentacosta, who brings 15+ years experience as a creative director and photographer in the fashion and entertainment industries, saw the need for an agency that addresses the rapidly growing film and television industry in Louisiana.  The state saw revenues upwards of 1.5 billion in 2011.  “As Louisiana’s entertainment industry continues to grow, NOCM will become the go-to agency for line producers looking to streamline the hiring process and get the best seasoned creative professionals”.  Trentacosta, as well as many of the creative professionals he reps, left their lives in Louisiana to pursue education and opportunity on the East and West coasts, but have now returned with a wealth of Industry knowledge and experience to serve the production needs at home. 

NOCM also plans to assure a professional workflow/ protocol in New Orleans that is standard and expected from movie and television executives, address deficiencies in the current work-force and pursue those artists locally, educate and provide on-set training for creative talent in the developmental stage, provide Louisiana artists with a voice and presence in a competitive market, act as a liaison in the production legislative process and work with not-for-profit agencies that will act as a feeder pool to bring new Louisiana talent to NOCM.

Chase Bank Commercial Featuring …]]> Great Super Bowl Sunday for New Orleans! In addition to Eli Manning winning the game, we also had 2 movie trailers and a locally shot ad!

Chase Bank Commercial Featuring Drew Brees!

G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation

21 Jump Street 

WHEN: Friday, February 10th – Sunday, February 12th(Full Schedule Below) 

WHERE: Second Line Stages, 800 Richard Street, New Orleans(Map) 

COST: $110 for filmmakers, $60 for …]]> NEXT WEEK!! 

WHEN: Friday, February 10th – Sunday, February 12th
(Full Schedule Below) 

WHERE: Second Line Stages, 800 Richard Street, New Orleans
(Map) 

COST: $110 for filmmakers, $60 for students
(small processing fee applies) 

Register Here

Does your doc have a trailer that is not bringing you money, or worse, no demo at all? Are you stuck with hours of footage and no idea where to start? Do you have a rough-cut that puts everybody to sleep? Have no fear, the doctor is in.  With 2 full days of documentary story structure lectures and an evening screening and Q&A complete with handouts, Doing Your Doc is not to be missed.

The workshop, sponsored by the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP), New Orleans Film Society (NOFS) and NOVAC, will be led by Fernanda Rossi, an internationally renowned speaker and story consultant who has doctored over 300 films, including Academy Award© nominees, The Garden, by Scott Hamilton Kennedy and Recycled Life, by Leslie Iwerks including hundreds of trailers, many of which received funding from ITVS, NYSCA and NFB. Fernanda is also the author of the book, Trailer Mechanics. 

Register Here

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE: 

DAY 1: Friday 10, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Orientation, Documentary Case Study and Screening, Q&A, Open to the Public

DAY 2: Saturday 11, 9:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Doctoring Your Doc: How to Structure Your Documentary, Lunch Presentation, Private Consultations with the Doc Doctor, Lunch Provided 

DAY 3, Sunday 12, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
Trailer Mechanics, Lunch Provided

Whether you are just beginning, already have footage, or a rough cut and are seeking finishing funds, this workshop will get you what you need. Doing your Doc is designed especially for media makers in the diverse and local communities, preparing you to receive production funding and apply to national professional programs while developing your unique stories and views.